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broadtail

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broad·tail  (brôdtl)
n.
1. See karakul.
2. The black pelt of a prematurely born karakul sheep, having a flat surface with wavy markings.
broadtail [ˈbrɔːdˌteɪl]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) the highly valued black wavy fur obtained from the skins of newly born karakul lambs; caracul
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) another name for karakul
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Noun1.broadtail - the fur of a very young karakul lamb
lambskin - the skin of a lamb with the wool still on
2.broadtail - hardy coarse-haired sheep of central Asiabroadtail - hardy coarse-haired sheep of central Asia; lambs are valued for their soft curly black fur
caracul, karakul
domestic sheep, Ovis aries - any of various breeds raised for wool or edible meat or skin
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